“Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life.” Oct. 6, 2015. By Michael Port. 272 pages. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. $18.39

An inspiring program full of essential advice for spotlight lovers and wallflowers alike that will teach readers how to bring any crowd to its feet.

Every day there are moments when you must persuade, inform and motivate others effectively. Each of those moments requires you, in some way, to play a role, to heighten the impact of your words and to manage your emotions and nerves. Every interaction is a performance, whether you’re speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client or walking into a job interview.

In “Steal the Show,” New York Times best-selling author Michael Port draws on his experience as an actor and as a highly successful corporate speaker and trainer to teach readers how to make the most of every presentation and interaction. He demonstrates how the methods of successful actors can help you connect with, inspire and persuade any audience. His key strategies for commanding an audience’s attention include developing a clear focus for every performance, making sure you engage with your listeners and finding the best role for yourself in order to convey your message with maximum impact.

Michael Port is one of the most in-demand corporate speakers working today. His presentations are always powerful, engaging and inspirational. And yes, audiences always give him a standing ovation.

“The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business.” Jan. 7, 2014. By Charles Duhigg. $18.42. 371 pages. Random House Trade Paperbacks.

In “The Power of Habit,” Pulitzer Prize–winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to sidelines of the National Football League to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, “The Power of Habit” contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities and our lives.

An arsenal of powerful questions that will transform every conversation. Skillfully redefine problems. Make an immediate connection with anyone. Rapidly determine if a client is ready to buy. Access the deepest dreams of others. “Power Questions” sets out a series of strategic questions that will help you win new business and dramatically deepen your professional and personal relationships. The book showcases thirty-five riveting, real conversations with CEOs, billionaires, clients, colleagues and friends. Each story illustrates the extraordinary power and impact of a thought-provoking, incisive power question. To help readers navigate a variety of professional challenges, more than 200 additional, thought-provoking questions are also summarized at the end of the book.

In “Power Questions” you’ll discover:

The question that stopped an angry executive in his tracks

The sales question CEOs expect you to ask versus the questions they want you to ask

The question that will radically refocus any meeting

The penetrating question that can transform a friend or colleague’s life

A simple question that helped restore a marriage

When you use power questions, you magnify your professional and personal influence, create intimate connections with others and drive to the true heart of the issue every time.